Hydrangeas in Shimoda Park during the rainy season

Once again captivated by the gentle charm of Izu. Having visited Kamakura and Kyushu to see various hydrangeas, this year I was completely conquered by the approximately 3 million hydrangeas in Shimoda Park, Izu. They cover the sky and mountains, reportedly the largest number in Japan! Walking along the paths gently surrounded by hydrangeas, each bloom feels like a delicate poem falling from the sky. Purple, blue, pink, white, the gradient colors weave the most tender love words of summer. 📍Location: Shimoda Park, Izu 🚗Transportation: From Tokyo, take the JR or Shinkansen, estimated 3-4 hours. Walk 15-20 minutes from JR Izukyu-Shimoda Station. 💗Other tips: The entire park is open for free.